God's Turn- Lent 5C

So much of our Lenten journey can seem like it's about us. So much of our conversation around "TURN" can seem like it's our work. And sometimes it is. Sometimes we need to be challenged and convicted, moved to action in God's name. But sometimes.... It's God's Turn. Actually, it's always God's Turn. Trusting this is knowing that: You're not alone. You never were. We cannot manufacture our salvation. That is work that belongs to God alone. What is repentance if not handing over the work of our salvation to the one who can redeem us? Our repentance, our prayer, our worship is that which anoints God to do God's saving work. Our anointing of God, like Mary's anointing of Jesus, is a deep and faithful trust that it's "God's Turn." Sermon Preached on 4/7/2019 by Pastor Alex Zuber at Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lexington, VA.